The FIA European Rally Championship is a separate international rally competition with its own calendar, crews and title battles. It brings together established competitors and developing talent across a range of European rallies. Events can differ greatly in their road surfaces, terrain and weather, creating a varied challenge across the season.
Each rally follows an itinerary of timed special stages linked by road sections and service periods. Drivers and co-drivers work together to complete the competitive route, with their times contributing to an overall classification. Different classes can compete within the same rally, so several contests may be unfolding at once.
Stage times show who was quickest on an individual test, while the overall gaps reveal who is leading the rally. Repeated passes can change the balance as roads evolve and crews adjust their approach. Keeping the numbered stages and service breaks in view makes it easier to follow a full rally day.